Day 1

Friday, April 9th

7:00 am - 7:15 am (CT)

Kickoff for Global Connections Virtual Conference 2021

Welcome by Camilo Camargo and members of the Board

7:15 am - 8:15 am (CT)

Keynote Presentation and Q&A

Fernando M. Reimers

Fernando M. Reimers is the Ford Foundation Professor of the Practice of International Education and Director of the Global Education Innovation Initiative and of the International Education Policy Masters Program at Harvard University. An expert in the field of Global Education, his research and teaching focus on understanding how to educate children and youth so they can thrive in the 21st century. He is a member of UNESCO’s high level commission on the Futures of Education.

8:15 am - 9:00 am (CT)

Informal Gathering and Best Practices

Best Practices by:

  • Malcolm McKenzie (Head of School) and Chris Cartwright (Coordinator of Experiential Learning) - Keystone Academy, China.

  • Dr. Hana Kanan (Head of School) - The International Academy-Amman, Jordan.

  • Leopoldo Llinas (Director of Environmental Stewardship) - Palmer Trinity School, USA.